The core of the Impressionist group was formed in the early 1860s by Monet, Renoir, and Sisley, who met as students and enjoyed painting in the open air - one of the hallmarks of Impressionism. They met other members of the Impressionist circle through Paris café society. They never made up a formal group, but they organised eight group exhibitions between 1874 and 1886, at the first of which the name Impressionism was applied. Their styles were diverse, but all with effects of light and movement created with distinct brush strokes and of colour dabbed side-by-side on the canvas rather than mixed on the palette. By the 1880s the movement's central impulse had dispersed, and several new styles were emerging, later described as post-impressionism.
British Impressionism had a major influence on the more and British painters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the painters were affected in the circle of Walter Sickert, who spent much of his career in France and was an influential figure who many younger artists. His friend and exact contemporary Philip Wilson Steer is generally regarded as the most outstanding British Impressionist.
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Correct answer: originated
Explanation: The word 'originated' indicates the beginning of a movement, fitting grammatically as it is in the past tense, which aligns with the time frame mentioned (1860s). It also contextually conveys the idea of the movement's inception in France.
Meaning: 'Originated' means to begin or start something, indicating that the movement began in France.
Wrong options:
- started: 'Started' is a synonym of 'originated' but is less formal and does not convey the same depth of meaning regarding the inception of a significant movement.
- aggregated: 'Aggregated' means to collect or gather, which does not fit the context of a movement beginning.
- validated: 'Validated' means to confirm or support, which is unrelated to the concept of a movement's origin.
Correct answer: depict
Explanation: The verb 'depict' is used correctly here as it means to represent or portray something, fitting grammatically in the infinitive form after 'wanted to'. It aligns contextually with the Impressionists' goal of representing real life.
Meaning: 'Depict' means to show or represent something in art or literature.
Wrong options:
- suggests: 'Suggests' implies a hint or recommendation, which does not fit the context of the Impressionists' intention to represent reality.
- refers: 'Refers' means to mention or allude to, which does not convey the active representation intended by the Impressionists.
- gear: 'Gear' is a verb that means to prepare or adjust, which is not relevant in the context of artistic representation.
Correct answer: describe
Explanation: The verb 'describe' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the action of detailing or explaining something, which is appropriate for how the term was used regarding Monet's painting.
Meaning: 'Describe' means to give an account of something in words, detailing its characteristics.
Wrong options:
- tell: 'Tell' implies conveying information but lacks the specificity of detailing that 'describe' provides.
- say: 'Say' is a general term for verbal expression and does not capture the detailed nature of the action required in this context.
- influence: 'Influence' means to have an effect on something, which does not fit the context of explaining or detailing a painting.
Correct answer: experimented
Explanation: The verb 'experimented' is correctly used in the past tense, indicating that the Impressionists actively tried out different techniques. It fits grammatically and contextually with the idea of exploring new artistic methods.
Meaning: 'Experimented' means to try out new ideas or methods in a creative context.
Wrong options:
- suggested: 'Suggested' implies offering an idea rather than actively trying it out, which does not fit the context of artistic exploration.
- referred: 'Referred' means to mention or allude to, which does not convey the active process of trying new techniques.
- cleared: 'Cleared' means to remove or make something free, which is unrelated to the context of artistic experimentation.
Correct answer: fragments
Explanation: The noun 'fragments' fits grammatically as it refers to pieces of color, aligning with the context of how Impressionists applied color to their canvases. It suggests a method of painting that involves distinct, separate applications of color.
Meaning: 'Fragments' means small parts or pieces of something, in this case, referring to bits of color used in painting.
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- pieces: 'Pieces' is a synonym for 'fragments' but is less specific in the artistic context of color application.
- peaces: 'Peaces' is a misspelling of 'pieces' and does not fit the context at all.
- substances: 'Substances' refers to materials or matter, which does not accurately describe the application of color in painting.
Correct answer: experimental
Explanation: The adjective 'experimental' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a style that involves trying new ideas, aligning with the innovative nature of the British Impressionists influenced by the movement.
Meaning: 'Experimental' means involving new ideas or methods, particularly in art or science.
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- facts: 'Facts' are statements that can be proven true, which does not relate to the artistic context of style.
- thoughts: 'Thoughts' refer to ideas or opinions, which do not fit the context of describing a style of painting.
- aspects: 'Aspects' means features or elements, which does not convey the innovative nature of the painters' approaches.
Correct answer: progressive
Explanation: The adjective 'progressive' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a forward-thinking approach in art, aligning with the evolution of styles influenced by Impressionism.
Meaning: 'Progressive' means favoring or implementing change and innovation, particularly in a social or artistic context.
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- projective: 'Projective' relates to projecting or extending, which does not fit the context of describing a style of painting.
- regressive: 'Regressive' means returning to a previous state, which is the opposite of the innovative nature of the styles being described.
- regarded: 'Regarded' is a verb meaning to consider or think of in a specified way, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
Correct answer: inspired
Explanation: The verb 'inspired' fits grammatically in the past tense and contextually as it indicates that Sickert had a motivating influence on younger artists, aligning with the idea of mentorship and influence in art.
Meaning: 'Inspired' means to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, particularly in a creative context.
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- wished: 'Wished' means to desire something, which does not convey the active influence Sickert had on artists.
- listed: 'Listed' means to enumerate or mention, which does not fit the context of providing inspiration.
- injected: 'Injected' means to introduce something forcefully, which does not accurately describe the nature of artistic influence.
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